Chapter 2 Thank You‚ Ma’m L a n g s to n H u g h e s A P re - R e a d i n g 1. Think Before You Read Read the first paragraph of the story once and think of it as describing the opening scene of a play. Then answer the following questions: 1. Who are the characters in this scene? 2. What is happening? 3. Where and when is the action taking place? 4. Why does the action take place? 5. Do you think a chance encounter between people can sometimes change their lives? Think about
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30 Days of Night 30 Days of Night is a horror film written by Ben Templesmith and Steve Niles about a small town held hostage by blood thirsty vampires for a month during which they slaughter virtually everyone. The movie is written in such a way as to capture the viewer’s attention and provoke different feelings such as fear and pity. The author uses a lot of persuasive strategies in horrifying the viewer. The movie starts off with sound effects that melodramatize the viewer by stirring up emotions
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however‚ be interested in more than just a lost prisoner and haunted by the memories of a past tragedy he stalks Ashecliffe’s grounds‚ fighting his way through an uncooperative staff‚ looking for answers. But is the staff really uncooperative? Ben Kingsley is sympathetic and kind as Ashecliffe’s head Dr. Cawley. He smiles and comforts even as Teddy’s investigation starts to point to something darker and more mysterious. Kingsley is just one of Shutter Island’s captivating contradictions in a
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poem is that even though it may seem bad or annoying‚ Europeans and other white peoples should go and educate other peoples even if they don’t want to be educated. Another poem that talks about imperialism is “America to England” by Katherine Lee Bates. It takes a negative view on Imperialism by saying “Beware‚ beware that dim and awful Shade/ Armored with Milton’s sword and Cromwell’s frown/ Affronted Freedom‚ of her own betrayed!” I interpret this passage to say
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Introduction To Yamaha Company The Japanese company was well known for its musical instruments‚ but in 1955 it began producing motorcycles. It began with simple and inexpensive machines but has grown to its position as a power sports powerhouse‚ offering some of the best sport bikes‚ cruisers and off-road bikes on the market. It ranks second only to Honda as the leader among Japanese manufacturers. At 1851 Torakusu Yamaha is born. He will train as a watchmaker and make his first reed organ in his
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Literature. Ed. M. H. Abrams‚ Stephen Greenblatt‚ et al. New York: Norton‚ 1999. 1.1656-58.* _____. "An Elegy upon the Death of Dr. Donne‚ Dean of Paul ’s." Online at Luminarium.* http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/carew/donne.htm 2011 _____. "To Ben Jonson." Poem. c. 1631‚ pub. 1640. In The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Ed. M. H. Abrams‚ Stephen Greenblatt‚ et al. New York: Norton‚ 1999. 1.1659-60.* _____. "A Song." 1640. In The Norton Anthology of English Literature. Ed. M. H. Abrams
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Sidney‚ “An Apology for Poetry”‚ Spenser‚ From Shapheardes Calendar‚ October Eclogue‚ Christopher Marlowe‚ from Hero and Leander Week VIII: MIDTERM I (23 November 2011) Seventeenth-century poetry‚ modes and conventions Week IX: Cavalier Poetry and Ben Jonson “Queen and Huntress‚” Song to Celia‚ “On My First Daughter‚” On My First Son”‚ Andrew Marvell ”To His Coy Misstress”‚ Robert Herrick Week X: Metaphysical Poetry: John Donne‚ love poems‚ Week XI: John Donne‚ religious sonnets Week XII:
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Good Will Hunting is an American drama type film that was released in 1997 directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Robin Williams (as the therapist)‚ Matt Damon (Will Hunting)‚ Ben Affleck (the best friend Chuckie)‚ Minnie Driver (the love of his life)‚ and Stellan Skarsgård (the professor). The film was actually written by Affleck and Damon‚ and with Damon in the title role and Affleck as a best friend to the lead. The film follows 20-year-old South Boston laborer Will Hunting (Damon)‚ an unrecognized
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Much Ado About Nothing was written between 1598 and 1599‚ it was first published in a good quarto in 1600. It is a mature romantic comedy‚ and has enjoyed considerable success in the theatre. This would make Much Ado one of Shakespeare’s later comedies. This is a specific comedy because the humour of Much Ado about Nothing does not depend upon funny situations. Though it has some similarities with earlier plays‚ the comedy of Much Ado derives from the characters themselves and the manners of the
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Ben Carson’s Inspiring Story How would you feel if your parents were divorced‚ you were bullied and excluded because of your skin color‚ was very poor ‚ and was called the “class dummy”? Maybe you have experienced one of these things‚ but Ben Carson went through it all. Ben had a difficulty learning‚ but everyone learns differently‚ right? Ben Carson learns best by reading. He would read all the time and that helped him immensely in school. One day in the fifth grade‚ Ben surprised his classmates
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